Patents by Inventor Mark H. Gerner

Mark H. Gerner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for climbing
    Patent number: 9044631
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for climbing, and more particularly but not by way of limitation an apparatus and method for ascending and descending a rope, for use by individuals with disabilities. The method and apparatus generally includes a combination of devices and a combination of steps which enables an individual climber to ascend and descend a rope while benefiting from the mechanical advantage of a rope assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventors: Mark H. Gerner, Michael Decavalcante
  • Method and Apparatus for Climbing
    Publication number: 20130327592
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for climbing, and more particularly but not by way of limitation an apparatus and method for ascending and descending a rope, for use by individuals with disabilities. The method and apparatus generally includes a combination of devices and a combination of steps which enables an individual climber to ascend and descend a rope while benefiting from the mechanical advantage of a rope assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Mark H. Gerner, Michael Decavalcante
  • Method and Apparatus for Climbing
    Publication number: 20100181142
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for climbing, and more particularly but not by way of limitation an apparatus and method for ascending and descending a rope, for use by individuals with disabilities. The method and apparatus generally includes a combination of devices and a combination of steps which enables an individual climber to ascend and descend a rope while benefiting from the mechanical advantage of a rope assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Mark H. Gerner, Michael Decavalcante